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Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA · City · 1,933 students
HSIReligious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Costa Mesa, CA, 92626 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
2 mi away
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Admission Rate
62%
Cost of Attendance
$52,665
per academic year
Graduation Rate
56%
Median Earnings
$59,541
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$22,000
at graduation
Enrollment
1,933
Small (<3k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$41,700
Out-of-state tuition
$41,700
Room & board
$13,450
Avg net price
$21,241
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,225
$30–48k
$18,462
$48–75k
$18,976
$75–110k
$24,117
$110k+
$27,684
Admissions
Admit rate
62%
ACT midpoint
22
Outcomes
Graduation rate
56%
1st-yr retention
70%
Consumer completion
63%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,464
Median earnings (10yr)
$59,541
Median debt
$22,000
Monthly loan payment
$233
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
44%
First-generation
36%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
47%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
10%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,464
10 years after entry
$59,541
Psychology, General74
Business Administration, Management and Operations60
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness50
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39
Communication and Media Studies27
Sociology25
Biology, General15
Religion/Religious Studies15
Education, General14
History14
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries12
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11
Marketing10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Music7
English Language and Literature, General6
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$9,494/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,587
Federal loan rate
57%